Family Christmas Traditions and Activities

The holiday season is a time for peace, love, joy and of course, family time! So why not celebrate the Christmas cheer with some good ole' fashion family fun!?

Whether it's finding the perfect Christmas tree or decorating the house with lights and holiday accessories, these are just a few ideas we're sure will make the whole family smile!

The TreeEven if it's fake, you can have a whole lot of fun setting up your Christmas tree for the season. Some families make it a tradition to put up their tree the day after Thanksgiving. Some do it even sooner - or later! Either way, it can be a blast for the whole family!

Just remember, whether you're cutting it down yourself, selecting one from the lot down the street, or pulling the fake one out of the garage, let EVERYONE be involved, and make it memorable. Turn on a Christmas movie or Christmas music to get in the spirit of the holiday. Make some hot cocoa and watch the smiles go around the room. Simply ... just have some fun!

Interested in the different tree types out there to choose from? CLICK HERE to find out what tree is right for you and your family!

The DecorationsEven if you don't feel like it this year, put up a few holiday decorations! It's sure to get you RIGHT in the mood for the holiday season. You can even get crafty and do them yourself!

SING! Christmas Carols of course ...Singing Christmas Carols is a fun and festive part of the holidayseason. Whether participating in a choir, or simply as a family, carolsenhance the festivities for everyone. Visit neighbor’s homes,retirement homes, or children’s hospitals to bring joy and cheer toothers.

So what are a few carols you could sing?! Well, check out our 'most popular list here:

"Silent Night"

"Away in a Manger"

"Good King Wenceslas"

"What Child is This?"

"Angels We Have Heard on High"

"Hark, the Herald Angels Sing"

"O Little Town of Bethlehem"

"The First Noel"

"We Wish you a Merry Christmas"

... Or, create a list of carols unique to you and your family! And again, just have some fun bringing smiles to people's faces!

Make each day in December an exciting one! Make a paper chain, using just strips of paper, and write out Dec. 1 through Dec. 31st. Then, for each day leading up to Christmas, write a special activity related to Christmas. If you have kids or it's just you, you'll be sure to wake up excited to see the next activity planned for each day of the month! Include traditional activities like singing Christmas carols, seeingSanta, reading the Christmas Story, and making gifts for friends and family.

Random Acts of Kindness

Among all the hustle and bustle of the holidays, it's easy to forgetthe reason we celebrate Christmas in the first place. So why not do a few random acts of kindness throughout the month? Buy someone's coffee behind you in the line at the coffee shop; bake some cookies for your neighbor; call up a friend and ask them to lunch, spontaneously, and take the bill. Even just a little compliment to a stranger on the street can bring a smile to someone's face - and bringing joy, peace and love is what the season is all about.

However you decide to celebrate this holiday season, make sure you do it as a family. Whether you’re a small family or a large family, you will get the most out of the holiday season if it is spent together.

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